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St. Louis jail commissioner faces hostile crowd, frustrated aldermen

Administrators of the city’s jail had the tough task of defending operations in the long-troubled facility yesterday. Not only that, but jail commissioner Nate Hayward had to make his case in front of a room full of people who want to see the facility undergo systemic reform or shut down completely.

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Community reacts after SLPS announces closure of 9 schools, changes to others

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Anchors of north St. Louis neighborhoods will be closing down at the end of the school year. On Tuesday, the St. Louis Public School Board voted to close nine of its schools, going from 61 to 52 schools. This comes as the district...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

West Newsmagazine

New St. Louis County Executive, council members prepare for new term

With nearly two-thirds of the vote, St. Louis County voters delivered victory to Democratic candidate for St. Louis County Executive Jake Zimmerman, giving the longtime county assessor the opportunity to put his own stamp on county government beginning Jan. 5, 2027. According to unofficial election results, Zimmerman won 65.07% of the vote, totaling 251,305 votes.

St Louis County, MO · 2d

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A University City, Mo., Tow Truck Took 150+ Cars From Driveways and Backyards in 3 Years, No Warrants, a Lawsuit Says

In Missouri, renewing your plates means gathering paperwork first. The state wants a paid personal property tax receipt and, for many vehicles, a safety or emissions inspection certificate no more than 60 days old, according to its plate renewal requirements. St. Louis County cars also have to pass the Gateway emissions program. If any one of those steps fails, the tags lapse, and plenty of owners leave the car in the driveway while they save for the fix.

University City, MO · 2d

FOX 2

St. Louis Weekend Events: Nov. 13-15

ST. LOUIS – Despite temperatures beginning to drop in the St. Louis region, there are a variety of different weekend events that will warm up spirits, including the return of the Flyover Comedy Festival. St. Louis International Film Festival Runs through Sunday at various venuesThe St. Louis International Film Festival celebrates its 35th year with […]

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Turkey giveaway at SIHF Healthcare event in Cahokia Heights

Hundreds of cars lined up in Cahokia Heights early Thursday afternoon as SIHF Healthcare and community partners handed out free turkeys and fresh produce to local residents ahead of the holiday.

Cahokia, IL · 2d

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Maryville Board approves hiring of code enforcement officer

By Kathy Turner • The Maryville village board on Wednesday, Nov. 4 approved the hiring of Ben Comegys. He will serve in the role of full-time code enforcement officer and building inspector. In other action, the board approved the purchase of five sets of turnout gear for the fire...

Maryville, IL · 2d

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Cottleville receives $2.6 million for pedestrian safety improvements along Highway N

COTTLEVILLE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Cottleville has received a $2.6 million federal grant for pedestrian safety improvements along Highway N, more than two years after a woman was severely injured while walking near Dardenne Creek. The project will cover a 1.3-mile stretch from Cottleville Parkway to Gutermuth Road. Plans...

Cottleville, MO · 1d

FOX 2

Rebuilding St. Louis after the May 16, 2025 tornado

The City of St. Louis has released draft recovery plans for 10 neighborhoods impacted by the May 16, 2025, tornado, giving residents an opportunity to help shape the future of their communities before the plans are finalized.

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Commonwealth house saved from demolition changes hands, now being renovated

Maplewood City Council last year voted to save 3432 Commonwealth Avenue from demolition by developer, Tailored Properties, which has consequently sold it to a second developer, PRP Properties LLC. Tailored Properties LLC was denied permission to demolish the house in order to build a larger one, and ended up selling...

Maplewood, MO · 1d

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Data center shows it paid $16K for a license. A St. Louis report put the cost at $200

When TierPoint, a St. Louis-based data center company, renewed its city business license in May, it paid by credit card. The card fee was $399.66. On Tuesday, a report from the office of Board of Aldermen President Megan Green said the entire license cost $200. The license cost $16,312.50, according...

St. Louis, MO · 3d

FOX 2

St. Louis secures extra shelter beds for winter freeze

St. Louis officials expanded emergency shelter capacity to approximately 500 beds starting Friday, Nov. 13, to protect residents from an upcoming stretch of below-freezing temperatures.

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St. Louis school board votes to close 9 schools

St. Louis Public Schools will close nine schools, dropping the district's total from 61 to 52 schools as of the 2027-28 school year under a plan approved by its board of education on Nov. 10. The district pegged the move to a significant enrollment drop of 58.5% — or 25,303...

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This Enchanting Secondhand Bookstore In Missouri Is A Bookworm’s Dream Come True

There are places in this world that seem to exist outside of normal time, and Dunaway Books in St. Louis, Missouri is absolutely one of them. Step through the front door and you’ll understand immediately why people who visit tend to lose track of everything else. St. Louis is...

St. Louis, MO · 1d

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Potential IHSA Constitution amendment proposals for 2026-27 announced

A total of 24 proposals that could potentially amend the IHSA Constitution and By-Laws were received from principals and other official representatives of IHSA member schools for the IHSA’s 2026-27 legislative cycle. The IHSA Legislative Commission discussed the 24 proposals during their first meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Proposals...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

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SLPS school closures could hang in the balance as residency case goes to court

This Monday, Robert Harvey, a member of the St. Louis Board of Education, will be in court, answering questions under oath about where he was living in the first 10 months of 2024. If the judge doesn’t find his answers persuasive, Harvey faces removal from the school board. And...

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Residents voice concerns at Maryville Board Meeting over annexation

By Kathy Turner • Several residents used Maryville’s village board meeting as a platform to express their opposition to an ordinance being acted on that evening. Paige Durham of the Madison County Farm Bureau and five others speak out against the proposed action for annexation at the Nov. 4 meeting.

Maryville, IL · 3d

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Cleaning the Mississippi River: Our Biggest National Public Lands Day Yet

On Saturday, September 26, a record 138 volunteers joined the Gateway Arch Volunteer Program for National Public Lands Day!. Our volunteers, along with our partners at the National Park Service, Republic Services, Living Lands & Waters, Missouri Stream Team, the City of St. Louis, Brightside STL, and Great Rivers Greenway, came ready to work. Together, they left the St. Louis Riverfront clean and welcoming for the community, out-of-town visitors, and wildlife to enjoy.

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St. Louis West End Breaks Ground on Unity Plaza, a Resident-Led Gathering Space

West End — Neighborhood Behind Resident-Led Gathering Space. An empty lot in St. Louis' West End neighborhood is on its way to becoming a community hub, after neighbors gathered Friday for a groundbreaking and name reveal for Unity Plaza. The project will turn the vacant parcel into an outdoor space built for socializing and community events, complete with a pavilion, outdoor seating, an open lawn and a stage.

St. Louis, MO · 19h

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